Thanks Colleen,I used your link and boxcar says you can reuse the film adhesive if you leave it on the plate and just put the silicon backing on for storage. Have your done that? Also, what about the steel backed plates they offer? Anybody using those? I’m just an old fashioned hot lead gal trying to learn how to use today’s technology. Thanks for…[Read more]

I agree with Colleen, save your ink fountain! They are very hard to find. Could you please post a picture of your press?

Hello all,The final count is in. Please print 125.Hope Amico—Louisiana ????????????……………………………..gut wrenchSandra Anible—Madison, Wisconsin????????????…..Jordan Acker Anderson—Omaha, Nebraska or Milwaukee, Wisconsin ??..Studio 455Celene Aubry—Berwyn, Illinois ????????????…….moongirl productionsKatrina Andry—New…[Read more]

There is still 16 days left to sign up for the postcard swap. Looking for a few good ladies from these states:Where are you?VermontWest VirginiaKentuckyMontanaWyomingNew MexicoOklahomaNorth & South DakotaIowaOhioMaineNew HampshireMarylandSouth CarolinaMississippiDelawareHawaiiAlaska

Hello Cory,Both Kseniya and Sachkia hit the nail on the head with their answers.You usually get what you pay for. A printing press is an investment, buy a good one and it will only go up in value. Think of it as buying a car…..do you buy a cheap beater…that will probably $50 and $100 you to death, or do you purchase the new car…ready to…[Read more]

You could try http://www.joyceengraving.com/embossing.htm They are located in Texas.

Please welcome and add:Tryckkammaren, Göta Svensson…..SwedenKelly O’Brien….

So sorry for the typo:Nancy Hill & Beverly Wolfe—Arizona—-Hazel and Violet INK

Here are a few more that will be doing the swap:Abby Spangel Perry, Wilmington, NCAmanda Maciuba, Buffalo, NY (?)Emily Cummings, Long Beach, CAFeather Metsch, Chicago, ILLaura Thoms, Austin TXMarjorie Wilser, Goleta CAOndine Vierra, Santa Cruz, CASally Rebl, Buffalo, NYSidney Sogol, Richmond, IN (?)Stephanie Hess, Washington, DC

Here is where we are at as of May 2, 2010 on the postcard swap. It is not too late to change your city/state if you wish.Chelsea Arugula—Portland, OregonHope Amico—LouisianaJordan Anderson—Omaha, Nebraska or Milwaukee, WisconsinCelene Aubry—Berwyn, IllinoisKatrina Andry—New Orleans, LouisianaNarelle Badalassi—Tasmania, AustraliaSachkia…[Read more]

Victoria I received your email. I don’t have an email address for Alli and Darcy….could you please send it. I will get an email out to everyone by this weekend.

Hello all,Here is an update: we have 58 people so far. I am adding more until May 31, 2010. I will be sending an email to you all with names and states/countries. This is the call for entries that Jessica White has designed. You may send this invite to other people that might be interested.More later, CamilleLadies of Letterpressdedicated to the…[Read more]

That would be great!!! I don’t have a handle on today’s tech, so I will take all the help I can get. Day by day I get dragged a little farther out of my cave 🙂 I’m in Minnesota

Hello,So far we are up to 18 on this swap. Any ideas on the cut off date? I’m trying to make this easy for all of us.

Hi all,FYI Labor Day is Sept. 6 this year. I would like to have you mail me your postcards that week (or sooner if you want). Please send $5.00 to cover the mailing cost back to you. I will use the flat rate priority box which currently is $4.95. The extra nickle is to help defray postage costs for some of our members that don’t reside in the…[Read more]

Me too!! After Labor Day rocks this swap….kind of like a school essay….what did you do this summer….but extremely more fun. Here in Minnesota, there are some very good resources to show case our talents. I will work on contacting MCAD, Mpls. Book Arts, the University of MN, etc. Any and all suggestions are completely welcome.My direct email…[Read more]

I like an end of the summer due date on these postcards. Any input/preferance on before or after Labor Day?

Follow this link and scroll down to the lower half of the web page:http://www.arionpress.com/mandh/starter-set-fonts.html#handyYou can order them here and pay with Paypal. Alternatively, you can phone meto place an order. Please let me know if you have any other questions.Thanks,Kenny–M & H TYPEMackenzie & HarrisTypefounders and Typographers,…[Read more]

Okay seems like postcards for this swap. How much lead time does every one need?

Perhaps one of the working foundries has a solution for this dilemma. I’m sure we could all use some @@’s.